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Similar Norfolk Species: None
Red Chestnut
2139 Cerastis rubricosa
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Norfolk status
Appearing in the first warm days of March and April.
Broad-leaved woodland, scrub, heathland, gardens.

Recorded in 57 (83%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1841.
Last Recorded in 2013.

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
07/05/2013128TF60 - Downham/Fincham
07/05/2013127TG01 - Lyng/N.Tuddenham
07/05/2013127TG51 - Winterton/Caister
06/05/2013128TF60 - Downham/Fincham
May 2013+27TG42 - Hickling/Horsey
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Copyright © Jim Wheeler 2013
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: 14-17mm.
Season: One generation Feb-April.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants
Nat Status: Common
 Immature Adult
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